Rahul Gandhi Attacks Modi’s Adani Connections
India’s primary opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi, labels Modi’s dealings with the Adani Group a “symbol of corruption” during an election rally.
Disputes Over Digital Law Send Bangladeshi Journalist To Jail
A Bangladeshi journalist was picked up from his residence by a group of individuals who identified themselves as the Criminal Investigations Department.
Sri Lanka Approves Liberalization of Fuel Market
Sri Lanka’s fuel market was a state monopoly under Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) until 2003, when the Indian Oil Corporation became the only other company allowed to operate.
Pakistan Inches Closer to IMF Loan After Saudi Arabia Comes to Its Rescue
Saudi Arabia greenlighted a $2 billion payout to Pakistan on Thursday, April 6, which will be a crucial step toward Pakistan securing IMF aid.
COVID-19 Cases Spike in India
India reported a total of 3,823 new COVID-19 infections on April 1, a jump of 27% from the previous day - the highest single-day spike in COVID-19 infections in over 6 months. The surge is representative of a wider spread of COVID-19 in India, with a 437% increase in cases and a 114% rise in deaths.
Indian Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi Sentenced to Jail and Expelled From Parliament
A district court in Gujarat sentenced Rahul Gandhi, the face of the Indian National Congress, India’s most prominent opposition party, to a two-year jail sentence under defamation charges.